Rostkowski Tenement House in Warsaw, Art Nouveau tenement house in Śródmieście, Poland.
The Rostkowski Tenement House is a residential building in the Art Nouveau style on Aleje Jerozolimskie, distinguished by rounded gables, elaborate stucco ornaments, and elegant balconies on its brick facade. Access is through a three-winged wooden gate, behind which lies a staircase with Carrara marble steps and wrought-iron railings.
The building was designed and built between 1911 and 1912 by architects Józef Napoleon Czerwiński and Wacław Heppen during a period of urban expansion in Warsaw. This era was marked by investment in new residential districts and modern housing, reflected in the building's architectural approach.
The building carries the name of a former owner family and reflects the refined residential style that was common in this neighborhood during its development. Visitors can still experience the elegance of that era through the facade details and entrance areas.
The building sits on a major thoroughfare and is easily accessible by public transport, with its exterior visible for viewing. The facade and gate entrance can be seen from the street, though visitors should remember this is a private residential building.
The top of the roof features a round window set in the crowned gable, an unusual architectural detail. The ground floor contains original commercial premises once used by merchant Józef Wilder, preserving the site's past as a business location.
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